Books & Patterns

Volume I: Learn how to make small leather cases for knives, cameras, calculators, flashlights and more. 120 pages. Volume II: Learn techniques for ...

Offers an explanation of essential lacing, stitching, splicing, hole punching, and needle threading techniques. Specifications 22 pages

Though slower, hand sewing is superior to machine sewing. It is the best method of stitching two or more pieces of leather together for years of we...

A must-have for novice leatherworkers, this book covers the basics of pattern transfer, stamping, carving, coloring, staining, dyeing, lacing, stit...

Al Stohlman's complete guide helps you with the proper selection, use, and care of tools. It contains usage and sharpening tips for knives, punches...

Ideal for all ages, this book teaches the basics of leathercraft, from using swivel knives, stamps, dyes, finishes, and lacing, to hand stitching, ...

Features 15 methods for lacing with step-by-step instructions to achieve professional results. Specifications 14 pages

Revered for its complete, basic leather carving instructions, this text is preferred by schools and academic institutions. Specifications 12 pages

This guide to animal carving is rich with tips and helpful information from the author and renowned figure carver, Al Stohlman. This book contains ...

In addition to over 60 patterns for billfolds, belts, and other leather projects, this book demonstrates and explains the rich tradition of Western...

Includes 20 great patterns for billfolds and three alphabet patterns in sizes 1-1/2" (38 mm), 1-3/8" (3.4 cm) and 3/4" (1.9 cm) for personalizing y...

Volume 1: This comprehensive how-to book by David Hölter and Peter Fronteddu explains how to create beautiful sheaths for fixblade knives. Includes...

Featuring over 40 projects, this easy-to-follow instruction book covers the basics of braiding and lacing. Specifications 28 pages

Discover leather crafting, an enjoyable craft that lasts a lifetime. Master leather artists show you all the basics of preparation, tools, stamping...

This fundamental guide to coloring includes a breadth of information on cross-dyeing, shading, staining, and brushing techniques. Includes a helpfu...

Written for beginners, groups, and classes, this book covers a range of subjects including the history of leather, leatherworking definitions, leat...

By Al Stohlman. This book is devoted almost entirely to the step-by-step instructions of carving figures. In addition, it features an oakleaf noteb...

From swivel knives to stamping, this manual is a helpful reference for beginner and intermediate leatherworkers. Offers an explanation of different...

Covers the same fundamental subjects as Leather Crafting, plus information on leather cutting, fabrication, snap setting, chisel use, and helpful t...

Leather Crafting Starter Book is the perfect introduction to leather working for complete beginners. Anyone who wants to learn this traditional cra...

The Stohlman Encyclopedia of Saddle Making is the most complete set of instructions on saddle making ever published. Begun in 1988, this is the las...

Hundreds of hand drawn illustrations show proper techniques for buckstitching, punching the slits, preparing the lace, splicing and fixing broken l...

With 30 unique projects for leatherworkers across all experience levels, this book features some imaginative, creative designs from leatherworker A...

In this 2-volume book series, Peter Main has compiled hundreds of original patterns by leathercrafting pioneers Al and Ann Stohlman that can be tra...